Tracy Anderson

WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

I believe you're the one that brought up the topic of serious training, and I quote - ""Serious Training"? Do her cardio mat workout and cardio workout and do all the reps with perfect form and then we can chat....until then...." For a lot of the people on this forum, her workouts are anything but "serious". She's clueless and only made a buck because she has Hollywood clientele, so she MUST know what she's talking about, right?

Here's some of the nonsense that comes out of her mouth - "Oftentimes, heavy weights can tear the muscle fiber causing it to bulk, but using a lighter weight for a longer duration and allowing your body to move in many different ways to target all of the muscles will lengthen them without tearing"

WTF? There's so many things wrong with this quote I don't even know where to begin. In short, if you don't TEAR the muscles they won't grow so you won't get stronger. God forbid we tear muscles, careful! Most women who lift won't get bulky without steroid assistance. And what exactly does the body moving "around in many different ways with light weights" do exactly, and how is this better than lifting a heavy weight that promotes muscle gain, and improves metabolic rates (among many other things)?

WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

I believe you're the one that brought up the topic of serious training, and I quote - ""Serious Training"? Do her cardio mat workout and cardio workout and do all the reps with perfect form and then we can chat....until then...." For a lot of the people on this forum, her workouts are anything but "serious". She's clueless and only made a buck because she has Hollywood clientele, so she MUST know what she's talking about, right?

Here's some of the nonsense that comes out of her mouth - "Oftentimes, heavy weights can tear the muscle fiber causing it to bulk, but using a lighter weight for a longer duration and allowing your body to move in many different ways to target all of the muscles will lengthen them without tearing"

WTF? There's so many things wrong with this quote I don't even know where to begin. In short, if you don't TEAR the muscles they won't grow so you won't get stronger. God forbid we tear muscles, careful! Most women who lift won't get bulky without steroid assistance. And what exactly does the body moving "around in many different ways with light weights" do exactly, and how is this better than lifting a heavy weight that promotes muscle gain, and improves metabolic rates (among many other things)?

Actually no, someone else started the "serious training" line, about 4 responses in... I'm simply referencing it.
I take her workouts and advice for what they're worth.... I've seen results and this is from someone who's done Body For Life, Chalean Extreme, and other programs in the past (if you're gonna respond to me, atleast read everything I posted). Do I think there are benefits to her program, yes - I've seen some great results and do believe that many people, especially those that lift heavy, only focus on larger muscle groups, leaving the smaller muscle groups neglected which could result in injury... just like those that focus solely on the stomach muscles and neglect the lower back and other core muscles.

Do I think this is the end-all, be-all of workouts? No. Do I think that it's for everyone? No. Do I think it's a good foundation for other workouts - Yes. Do I think it's a good workout for those not wanting to get a really muscular look but a toned look? Yes. And since I seem to be engaging with individuals that haven't done her program, besides the 3lb weights, there are high reps and you use your own body for resistance, which can be quite beneficial... just read this article from Bodybuilding.com

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body-double-bodyweight-alternatives-strength-training-classics.html

JRadd14 wrote: »

WARNING: What they say about the forums is true! If you do anything other than heavy lifting, crossfit, running, etc. than you'll have a plethora of individuals who will knock your workout, even though they haven't done it themselves.

I didn't poo-poo on anyone else's workout, but for some, if you aren't doing "their" workout, everything else is crap.
I can respect someone saying they did the workout for X number of months and they didn't get the results they wanted or the workout didn't suit them for ____ reason, but just to say everyone must lift heavy weights or whatever is just naive and narrow minded.

The right workout is one where the individual challenges themselves, sees results, and enjoys the process (most of the time ;o) )... and THAT will be DIFFERENT for EVERYONE.

7 years after your initial post, and Ive gotta say, you are absolutely right. These forums do not allow for different ideas of what it means to be fit and to enjoy exercise while seeing results. These are the “if you don’t lift heavy weights you ain’t doin *kitten*” forums. If you’re smarter than that, your ideas and posts aren’t welcome here unfortunately.